(A) No plat, or subdivision not requiring a plat, shall be approved without public sanitary sewers.
(B) No plat shall be approved without a public water supply.
(C) Every subdivision shall be provided with storm sewers of adequate size to serve the subdivision and the natural drainage area in which the subdivision is situated.
(D) Open ditches or other natural drainage channels passing through or abutting a subdivision may be closed by the developer at the developer’s expense, provided approval is given by the city engineer and any other authority, including the county engineer, who would have jurisdiction over the grade or size of open ditches. Pipes and closed ditches will be sized to meet the requirements of the entire drainage area being served by the ditch as determined by the city engineer. If the developer uses open ditches or natural drainage channels and creeks, they shall be properly graded and enlarged to sufficient cross section to adequately care for the storm water runoff without the velocity water being sufficient to cause erosion of the stream bed. Open ditches or natural drains shall have the side slopes sodded or seeded in grass and curves properly riprapped to prevent erosion.
(E) If deemed necessary by the Planning Commission, natural watercourses and open drainage channels shall be placed in easements running to the city or shall be located in areas dedicated to the city, in order that the control of the watercourse or open drainage channels shall be in the city’s jurisdiction and so that representatives of the city may enter upon the easement or dedicated area to maintain the open drainage channel.
(F) Catch basins shall be provided, as required, to properly intercept storm water runoff and to prevent flooding of streets and alleys.
(G) Location of storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and water lines shall conform to the regulations and construction standards and specifications of the city.
(H)
Easements for cable television, electric, and telephone lines shall be provided along rear lot lines and side lot lines, and a 15-foot wide easement shall be granted for this purpose.
(I) A ten-foot easement shall be provided along front yard lines for sidewalks, trees and utilities.
(J) All utility lines, including gas, water, electric, telephone, and cable television, shall be placed underground.
(K) Lighting poles and fixtures shall be decorative.
(1980 Code, § 151.46) (Ord. 3704, passed 6-5-1978; Am. Ord. 5342, passed 10-21-1991; Am. Ord. 5627, passed 10-18-1993; Am. Ord. 7799, passed 7-21-08
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